Top 10 Kindle Tips and Tricks You NEED to Know 💡

[@dylancanread]

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[@nina-fu8kq]

I just want to share that I did chat with an amazon representative when I received my device, asking how to remove the ads on my kindle. After telling me they will remove it at a cost, the rep asked me if im willing to pay. I asked for the price and told him that i will think about it and chat them again. That's when he mentioned about the "surprise" information that my kindle is eligible for a free ads removable. I think asking nicely is the key :)

[@dylancanread]

That’s great! I’m so glad it worked! 😄

[@matthewb9955]

I wish I had known this as the ads is the reason I went for the signature edition over the standard model.

[@mirandamarquez8641]

In my case this did not work

[@Suzie77]

It worked for me they removed them for free!

[@drewemanuel4057]

Thank you, I hated those ads. My wife reads smut books so there were half naked guys on my kindle every time I opened it. I asked Amazon to remove the ads for free and they did. Thanks again.

[@KindleAndCoffee]

Oh my gosh. I was hesitant to try the ad removal tip because I’ve had my oasis for quite some time now. But I went ahead and tried it out, used the chat feature, I didn’t even have to ASK, I just said I needed help removing the ads and the rep did it for me free of charge! Incredible lol thank you so much for this tip. For this alone you earned a subscription.

[@dylancanread]

ThNk you so much! 😁 I’m glad it worked!

[@LiveHappy-sk4dw]

I just contacted Amazon via the chat feature and asked if there was any way to have the ads removed from my Kindle. The customer service rep. advised me there was a $20 charge to remove the ads and asked if I would like to pay the fee and have the ads removed. I said I needed to think about it. The rep asked me to give them a moment and they returned and said they would remove the ads without charging me the fee. Before I even ended the chat with the rep, the ads had been removed from my Kindle. Thank you Dylan! You're awesome for not gatekeeping this tip.😊

[@b_rit]

Another great thing about the kindle is you can borrow ebooks from your local library. A friend told me about this year's ago and I've since read hundreds of books for free!

[@dylancanread]

Definitely! Such a game changer!

[@ginkiha8655]

How did you get to do this? I've heard of connecting the Kindle to Libby but you need a library card.

[@sjndrws]

@@ginkiha8655yep! You can go to your local public library to get a free library card and learn how to access Libby with your kindle.

[@fuckingallthesehoes3295]

@@ginkiha8655you’ll need a library card

[@mslaurateague]

@@ginkiha8655do you have a local library you can join? If so, take your ID and a bill with your name on it, for example, a utility bill. The local library can set you up with an on-line account and show you how to use it to check out e-books and have them delivered to your kindle. :-) free!

[@djgtraxx]

The no ads thing worked for me as well! The customer service person asked me if I lived in the US, and then proceeded to tell me that it will cost $20. But then immediately followed up with this: "As you're located within the US, as an one-time exception, I'll unsubscribe your Kindle from Special Offers free of cost." Thank you for the tip! You have my like/sub/comment =)

[@dylancanread]

That’s great! I’m so glad it worked for you! Thank you so much for subscribing 😁

[@tiredcatman7381]

Ex Amazon agent here, most agents will probably do it because they need the good rating at the end of the chat in order to get paid a bit more, because they are underpaid. If you are treated with respect, please take the time to rate the conversation.

[@Scott-td4fd]

This worked for me too. I mentioned (in chat) I just bought the new version of Kindle Paperwhite and had ads-free on my previous one. They verified the name of the Kindle in my account and *boom* they did it for free 😀Thanks Dylan! I did a review at the end of the chat to give the agent top marks.

[@katiespiller7340]

I'll have to try that as trying to get the ads removed via live chat did not work. Thanks.

[@potato9832]

I tried to buy the ad free Kindle but it wouldn't let me. The checkout refused to deliver to a US address. In the Pacific North West. A few miles from Amazon headquarters. Quite frustrating. I had to resort to buying the ad version.

[@abdykawirmon]

Great, finally after 3 years my kindle is ads-free. Thanks, your tips really made my day!!

[@dylancanread]

Fantastic! So glad it worked! 😁

[@juliogalindo9363]

I changed the region from USA to MX and the ads were gone.

[@jinwifi]

How did you change it?

[@sharonoddlyenough]

I am using my new kindle to read in a language that I am learning, so the vocabulary builder feature will be so useful. I have set my kindle basic to landscape display because I find holding it with the bottom edge in my left hand easiest, and it's much easier to avoid accidentally touching the screen. I added a popsocket to it and it is an even more secure grip

[@nihilmeterret]

Love the vocabulary builder! For books in foreign language, the vocabulary builder will actually give you the translation in English when you use the flash card function. Great tool for language learning (used it on my 2020? Kindle oasis)

[@dylancanread]

That’s a great point! The vocab builder really is a useful tool 😁

[@Knight-Cyberia]

I was thinking this when Dylan said that there was no use of the vocabulary builder for fiction books (I read a lot of books in japanese). xD

[@sharonoddlyenough]

Since I learned about the feature, I've been using it every day for studying the language I'm learning. Very cool

[@jennmanning5292]

DUDE, I think I love you. I tried your trick asking Amazon via chat and they disabled ads immediately. You just saved me $20! #SUBSCRIBED

[@dylancanread]

Sweet!! Thank you so much! 😁

[@praise7925]

WOAH!!!! Now I know the top 10 Kindle Tips and Tricks that I NEED to know! (They're all features in the settings)

[@samwitz7761]

It worked like a charm! I simply asked for the price, and then inquired about any available offers. The assistant replied with a "yes" and said that I would get the removal of ads for free! Thank you so much.

[@dylancanread]

So glad it worked! Thank you for watching! 😁

[@ichigomatcha]

Thank you for the useful tips, especially the ad removal one! I actually hadn't heard of some of them before. So I opened Amazon chat, politely asked if it was possible to remove the ads from my Kindle, the representative asked me to wait a moment while they looked into it, and within a minute the ads were removed from my device, no questions asked! I wonder if they really "looked into" some criteria my account met, or if they just went ahead with the removal, but thank you for saving me $20 :)

[@dylancanread]

Yeah it’s strange! I have no idea what the criteria could be either! But I’m so glad it worked 😁

[@portermetzler7470]

Thanks for the ads tip, Dylan! I am 9 months late to the party. I just got a Kindle this week and after watching your video, I messaged Amazon customer service and asked if there was any way to remove ads. They removed them no questions asked! It took less than 2 minutes. Now it's time to go spend that $20 on some books!

[@dylancanread]

Glad it was helpful! Hope you choose some good books! 😁

[@UnPlayableGames]

No ads worked for both me and my wife. Thanks a lot for the tip! :D

[@dylancanread]

I’m glad it worked! Thank you for watching!

[@shannonsutherland921]

Thank you SOOO MUCH! I just bought my first Kindle Paperwhite for all the reasons you expressed, namely, DISTRACTIONS from my phone/iPad etc etc. I ALMOST took it back to the store because I could not figure out (nor could anyone else) show me how to download books from my library. And just like that, VOILA, there you were! And YES, I subscribed! Thanks again!

[@dylancanread]

Thank you so much for subscribing, Shannon! 😁 I’m glad you found the video useful. And I hope you’re now enjoying your new Paperwhite!

[@kotaazzarelli1790]

Got a kindle for my birthday today, and wanted some tips so I watched your video. I just wanted to come on here and say that two years later and the last tip still works! Thank you so much and for anyone who wants ad free, it doesn’t hurt to try the last trick!

[@PsychoPisces]

It didn’t work for me 😢

[@knutblaise9437]

1:25 in display cover is no longer avaible after firmware update. Any other way to get to this?

[@raquel71]

I just found this video last night. My husband purchased and gifted my kindle paperwhite to me in 2022. I figured I'd chat and ask if they can remove the ads, but I'm being told from the rep " I'm sorry but we don't have an option to do that. Now previously we do have that from our end but Policy has been changed". It was worth a try and I may try again in a few days.

[@pepperread1184]

Well, that’s unfortunate. Hope it works next time you try. ☮️

[@vlt96]

I asked to remove ads and the rep said that was an option for them until a week ago. It's really sad because if you're outside the US, apparently you can't do that at all (easy to workaround, even the rep will guide you through it, but still)

[@TjPhysicist]

4:43 specifically for x-ray if you highlite a word, where it normally pops up with dictionary definition/wiki info etc (in case you didn't know this, super useful especially for complex words or if you aren't too familiar with the language you are reading in) if there is x-ray related to it it will pop up with that first. SUPER useful when you're reading books like GoT that have way too many characters i can just highlite a name and quickly remind myself who that person is.

[@dylancanread]

Really great point! Thank you for watching!😁

[@Johnjoenas45]

Subscribed and liked for the remove ad section of the video. My kindle is already more smooth and I no longer have to have random romance novels advertised to me so that’s a bonus! Thanks man!

[@dylancanread]

So glad it worked! Yes!! Those romance ads can be a bit too much 😳

[@ESharmeen]

I used your hack to get the adverts removed and it worked!!!! I'm so happy right now. Thank you ☺️

[@dylancanread]

So glad it worked! 😁

[@TheDinger]

I'm on my 3rd Kindle (over many years). Never even realised they had ads. Maybe because I'm in Australia and they don't worry about the 8 people who live here.

[@nickqquie_]

same i see alot of people complaining about ads but i never had one im guessing its a country thing

[@mystics1ay3r17]

I’m pretty sure ads are only a thing in the U.S. I’ve heard that Kindles in Canada even don’t have ads. It seems like they’re only on the U.S. kindles because capitalism🙄

[@bricksandkeebs]

I read about the ads-off feature years ago and it really works. Thank you for the tip on how to show the clock. It’s been my main gripe.

[@kblevitate]

I just got my first kindle (paperwhite) today. And, I tried the chat tip to get ads removed. Worked perfectly! I simply stated that I was a big prime user, and that a friend had said I could ask for this - and mentioned I felt awkward even asking. They just had me verify serial number, and did it with no questions asked. Appreciate this very much!

[@dylancanread]

Fantastic! So glad it worked! I hope you enjoy your new kindle! 😁

[@meganhenderson1786]

I can confirm the tip still works. I just used it. Ask about price and then say you will have to think about it then they say they can do it for free! Thanks Dylan

[@Atman_Rez]

Just received my Kindle tonight as a gift. Found this video a bit ago and now have the ad free version. Thank you!!!!!! Subscribed and thumbs up !! Have a Happy Holiday Season :)

[@ahockeykid]

Thank you so much! I just asked the customer service representative in a chat if it is possible to turn off the ads, and they removed them without any questions. You have a subscriber for life ;)

[@dylancanread]

Thank you so much! 😁 Truly appreciate it!

[@luzmaria312]

Thank you so much for the tips. I bought my Kindle back in May and I was able to get my ads removed. Thank you!

[@dylancanread]

So glad it worked! 😁

[@ChrisTheSensei]

Much appreciated on the part about the ads, all I had to do was say that I wanted the ads to be removed and they just removed them quick and easy. Didn't request a serial number or anything.

[@dylancanread]

That’s great! So glad it worked! 😁

[@2luu]

Thank you so much for this, they removed the ads, I got the kindle paperwhite 2021 like 3 months ago and I also activated the feature for displaying the cover of the book im reading.

[@dylancanread]

I’m so glad it worked! 😁 thanks for watching, Luis!

[@ledanhlamvip12]

The more navigation you give to audience, the more they like to access to your channel. Love from Vietnam nation in Asia!

[@paddlestandingup]

Great tips! Just ordered a new Kindle and they offer a small trade-in allowance for your old one even if not working properly. They give you a pre-paid shipping label. Pretty good policy.

[@2010Elemental]

I really enjoyed this video, the info, the volume and your humor! I didn't realize a clock was an option till now thanks! I probably should spend some time going through the menus. Thanks again.

[@idvdump]

For removing the ads a good tip is to mention you bought it for your child and don't want them to see ads. Worked twice for me

[@ncjuliee]

Great tip!! I buy a lot of books through Amazon and had no problem getting that ads free version. Thank you!!

[@dylancanread]

That’s great! 😁 So glad it worked!

[@eli111vo]

Just got a kindle for a birthday, so your video was very helpful- thank you! PLUS - your tip for removing the ads totally worked :) Asked them by chat on their website, and they were super nice about it! Was done in a few minutes :) Thanks again!

[@dylancanread]

Thank you for watching! I’m glad the video was helpful!

[@kimdrasaunders1584]

I was hesitant at first but figured I would give it a try …… it actually worked , I chatted with Amazon and he removed with no problem !! Thank you for sharing ! Ps . If you or anyone else know how to screenshot and edit a color book cover to your kindle I would love step by step directions or video !

[@dylancanread]

I’m glad it worked, Kimdra! Thanks for watching 😁

[@OhHeyLiana]

I’m feeling extra dense bc I don’t know how to skip the help pages to go straight to chat. 🙈

[@hoolie867]

the vocabulary builder is my fav!

[@pavelyanev]

It's working man !!! Amazon support removed my Kindle ads for free !!! Thank you!

[@aliaschick33]

Thank you thank you thank you for the ad tip! Totally worked and I can now buy a new book!

[@sherkinnahelena]

The time trick is what I have been needing!!!!

[@erikamendez4051]

So I’m currently waiting for my kindle to arrive. I’m just watching kindle reviews to ease my impatience and I will definitely talk to Amazon to remove the adds. I hope it works!

[@dylancanread]

Congrats on your new kindle! I know you’ll love it!

[@thanoswasright6]

If anyone’s wondering if you can still get the ads removed without charge, I just did it! All I did was chat with support and ask if my device was eligible to have ads removed without charge and they did it within 5 minutes! Thank you again Dylan!

[@jeferrer]

Good content. I have own kindle for years so I know much of your tips. However, the advice on how to turn off the ads on my kindle was something I never thought of doing! I did what you said and it worked. Thanks a lot for that!

[@ladiesman8175]

Recently got a kindle and stumbled upon this video, everything was helpful throughout the video to help me get to know my kindle better, contacted the customer service and they removed the ads as you said! Awesome tip :)

[@dennisvertrees4001]

It was worth a try I guess Amazon got wise to “pretty please remove my kindle ads” it didn’t work for me today. Good video thanks for the tips subscribed

[@dylancanread]

I’m sorry it didn’t work! I’m glad you found the other tips useful. Thanks for watching! 😁

[@SaraBladestorm]

Amazing tip about the ads. I just bought a Kindle secondhand and am so happy to have it ad-free now!

[@ItsMeMel424]

I'm currently awaiting the arrival of my Kindle Paperwhite and this video makes me even more excited to get it. Thank you so much for the great tips. I happily liked/subscribed, too! 📚👍

[@dylancanread]

Thank you so much! 😁 I know you will love your new kindle!

[@brandonherrera6315]

Just did the chat with Amazon and they asked no questions and turned off ads for my kindle! Thank you!

[@dylancanread]

I’m so glad! 😁

[@CherokeeGal123]

As a digital artist, that screen shot feature is going to be great if I want to do some coloring. Totally give the original artist credit for their artwork, but I like to color illustrations sometimes. He didn't mention that I could listen to audiobooks on this device and that I could pair it with wireless headphones. Love that. I'm planning on exchanging the bulk of my physical library for audiobooks and ebooks when I can't get the audios. So, definately getting the Kindle Paperwhite Signature. Wish it did come with a color screen though. Regular books that won't be a problem, but if I check out a comic book, I think it would be great to see the colors on the pages.

[@dylancanread]

That’s true! It would be amazing if the screen was colorized. Maybe one day in the future. I hope you love your Paperwhite! 😁

[@CherokeeGal123]

@@dylancanread I hope so too.

[@mary-annmaronski2521]

Kindle Fire, gives you the features of a regular Kindle, but with color display. The screen is more like a tablet screen, but they do have a blue light blocking setting that helps if your eyes get strained or tired from looking at computer screens. It’s great for comic books and graphic novels.

[@MexicanuOf]

it worked disabeling the ads thanks , you can display the book that your ridding only if you have disabeld the ads .

[@jessicaduffy9936]

Great video. I currently am using my 7th Gen Paperwhite. Tomorrow, I receive my new 11th Gen Paperwhite! I'm so excited.

[@dylancanread]

Thank you, Jessica! I hope you love your new kindle! I’m sure you will enjoy the new features/capabilities of the 11th gen! 😁

[@annika7442]

Oh my gosh it totally worked! I chatted with Amazon and the only question I was asked is if it was a 11th gen Kindle. The next text I received after my reply was a “I’ve deactivated the adds”. Super quick and easy, thank you!

[@dylancanread]

So glad it worked! 😁

[@poulet6553]

Just purchased the Kindle paperwhite, really appreciate your tips on using.

[@dylancanread]

Thank you so much for watching! Glad the video was helpful 😁

[@AbdullaAmr791]

I didn't know about the time thing. Thank you.

[@dylancanread]

I’m glad the video was useful! Thanks for watching!

[@Pixymind]

wow man, the last trick worked in less than a minute. amazing one, thank you

[@dylancanread]

So glad that it worked! Thank you for watching! 😁

[@gailjlyons2000]

Thanks for all the information, I'll have my first Kindle soon.

[@dylancanread]

I hope you enjoy it! It’s such a great device!

[@Mohamedayyas123]

thank you sooooooooooooo much!!!!!!!!! Just 2 mins ago i went to the chat and ACTUALLY did get my ads removed!!!! Thank youuuu

[@jacobnouel]

The free ad removal totally worked! Chat support immediately removed no questions asked. Thanks Dylan!

[@dylancanread]

So glad it worked!!

[@sophie7466]

Reaching out to Amazon worked great! Thank you!

[@rp5764]

Awesome tips, the book cover display option was new to me. Id just add for those studying other languages, if you download a bilingual dictionary and set it as your default, it is a wonderful way to look up words you dont know as you read. Fir example with japanese the progressive dictionary works great that way. And separate from that is the translate option that will translate bigger blocks of selected text. Neither are perfect, but maybe 85-90% so I have found them super helpful

[@artisticsharon1216]

I just chatted with CS and told them my niece was coming to visit with her kids and they would be using my kindle, then asked if they could remove the ads for me... and they did!!! Thank you for the tip

[@adgmanalaysay]

me too, i asked the customer rep and they were really helpful

[@hbigs411]

It worked for my wife and I! Thanks Dylan! I also just subscribed I just found your videos!

[@Beautyqueen-px3hc]

thank you so much for the last tip,worked like a charm.

[@dylancanread]

So glad it worked! Thank you for watching! 😁

[@pmanning1150]

Thanks for the tips my man! I’ll have to try the ads thing when my new paperwhite gets here this weekend.

[@dylancanread]

Definitely! They should do it for you 😁 I hope you enjoy your new paperwhite!

[@wendyoldaker5177]

Thanks for the tips! I got my ads removed for free and was able to enable the time on my kindle! Super helpful!

[@jeremys64]

I got my ads removed too. Thanks! I told the chat rep that I got my Kindle for Christmas, and I was worried removing ads would charge the person who gave it to me. They removed ads at no charge without any questions. I was also very polite like another commenter mentioned.

[@dylancanread]

So glad it worked! 😁

[@msutexan10]

Just did it tonight. I tried the bonus tip at the end of this video and it still works 🤫😁

[@johnfern]

It worked! I did the chat and asked nicely. They said since I am a good customer, they waived the fee! I gave you a thumbs up and a sub! Thanks much!

[@dylancanread]

Fantastic! I’m glad the video was helpful, and thank you for the like and sub! 😁

[@les6645]

This is so helpful, thank you! I'm signing up for Goodreads to access all my highlights Didn't know it's a thing until now. Subscribed!

[@jemmie700]

Hi Dylan, thank you for the tip on the ad removal. I had a chat with Amazon and it was taken off. Thank you.

[@dylancanread]

That’s great! I’m so glad it worked! 😁

[@LindaGiammarino1]

Great info, I cant seem to find display cover, I went to device option doesnt give me the option, 11 th gen?

[@dylancanread]

Hmm… do you have Lock Screen ads disabled?

[@kevDea]

8:05 : Tip checks out and worked for me, Thanks Dylan!

[@dylancanread]

So glad it worked!

[@cassiecakes1029]

passed on getting the newer model on prime day with instant regret. they’re on sale again right now 21% instead of the 30% but watching your video made me take the plunge. And I tried your trick on my oasis and now i have the ads free version

[@dylancanread]

I’m so glad it worked! 😁I hope you’re enjoying your new kindle!

[@robdev89]

Nice content, just bought a Paperwhite Signature edition, an upgrade from my 2013 model... I am currently waiting for it to arrive. Watching this video in anticipation.

[@dylancanread]

Thank you 😁 I know you’re going to love your new Paperwhite! All of the new features are great!

[@robdev89]

@@dylancanread I love it! ❤️ awesome value bought it on a sale, it’s a pretty big upgrade when you add up all the new features. I also love paper books but the convenience of the kindle when you like to read in transit etc. is just unbeatable!

[@meeow5333]

9:12 They don't remove ads for free anymore, they told me to go to pay the fee to remove ads twice. Feels like I'm begging😐.

[@jackymiramontes7760]

Just asked Amazon to remove the ads and they did it! Thank you :)

[@dylancanread]

So glad it worked, Jacky! Thanks for watching! 😁

[@alifiaj6334]

It worked for me!! I went to the live chat customer service and asked them if there was a way to turn off the ads. Then, they took a minute check, that was when they replied that they would remove the ads for free! 😊

[@davidnhowe6628]

Thank you for that time tip. Thank you man.

[@VernonJettlund]

A constant connection is really useful for WhisperSync, if you move between reading on the Kindle and listening on Audible - which I actually do, for new releases of books I am really interested in. Most of the time it can be in Airplane Mode though.

[@dylancanread]

Great point!

[@dulceramos787]

I actually get distracted by the clock showing on the screen while I read. I find it easier to just swipe down when I want to check the time. But I love that we get the option! This is the first time I see a video of yours and I loved your energy! So, new subscriber :)

[@dylancanread]

That’s interesting! I can completely see how not having the clock displayed while you read would help immerse you more in the story. Thank you so much for your kind words and for subscribing! Truly appreciate it! 😁

[@leahwilson3157]

Thanks for the wonderful tips! Especially the last one!

[@dylancanread]

Thanks for watching! 😁

[@MommaBeeb]

All these tips will be very handy once I get my Kindle in a few days. Thank you! I bought one with ads, so I’ll definitely try contacting them to remove them for free.

[@evelynwoolston7]

Vocabulary builder is excellent if you are learning to read a book in another language as is the ability to look up the translation of a word by pressing on it. I used to have to pack a heavy dictionary into my suitcase

[@skyjericho9724]

This was an incredibly useful video. Thank you so much!

[@dleon1990]

I just tried the ads tip and it worked!!

[@dylancanread]

So glad it worked! 😁

[@hullahubi]

It worked for me as well! Thank you so much. This is crazy! I'm so happy that I chose the version with ads 😀

[@dylancanread]

I’m so glad the video was helpful! 😁

[@yccccccccccc]

Great tips! Thanks for sharing. I haven’t used X ray before guess it’s time to explore.

[@dylancanread]

Thank you for watching! X ray is a great feature!

[@catalinacardozo7292]

Hey! I just tried the trick to get my kindle ad-free and it was super easy and quick, thanks!

[@TheBlueprint-zp4si]

Amazing Tips! Dylan. You have definitely earned a subscriber. Thank you for sharing.

[@jennifermitchell1]

Ok I think you definitely earned a subscription! I just tried that last tip and it worked

[@dylancanread]

Thank you, Jennifer! So glad it worked 😁

[@jpmccormac]

Re the CLOCK. I don't have to swipe to see the clock or put it on the screen. I have this neat device that I wear on my wrist. It's called a WATCH and, DUH, I can see the time on it. I received it at my high school graduation in 1963. Still works after 60 years, unlike most 21st century devices that get trashed after five years. Now get off my lawn!! 😁 Great channel by the way!!

[@dylancanread]

Haha fair point! Thank you for watching! 😁

[@alstroemeria1031]

Thanks for these tips Dylan. They were easy to understand and implement. I wonder if you would consider doing a tutorial on collections on the Kindle? I find it a bit of a challenge.

[@dylancanread]

I’m glad the video was helpful! That’s a great idea. Thanks for the suggestion! 😁

[@pranayarolkar]

nice info it helped me to get the time on reading page Thank you !!!!

[@dylancanread]

Glad it helped! Thanks for watching! 😁

[@MrsLoya-er8nl]

Amazon is excellent they removed my ads for me! Thank you for these tips!

[@joeycutajar572]

Hello i have a 2018 paparwhite and i got not that feature of screensaver. And my kindle got add when turn on can i make it adds free? So if i understand you right you need yo remove the adds to have the book screanshot feature

[@dylancanread]

Hey Joey, that is correct! Before you can set the book cover to be your Lock Screen, you’ll need to disable ads first.